What happened: Cleveland surpassed its previous 8.5 steals-per-game average before intermission in Philadelphia, per Law Murray. The Cavaliers had tied for 16th in the NBA in that category prior to collecting nine takeaways across the opening two quarters against the 76ers.

Why it matters: Putting the ball in harm's way marks an uncharacteristic shift for the 76ers, who trailed only the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks for the fewest live-ball turnovers in the league. Cleveland's active perimeter defense disrupted what had been one of the NBA's most secure offenses.

What to watch: Philadelphia looks to tighten its ball security coming out of the locker room as Cleveland aims to sustain its defensive pressure in the second half.